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The Aarburg Hotel & Café

2.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Double Room, River View, Mountainside | Water view
Terrace/patio
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mountain view
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Beatenbergstrasse 1, Unterseen, 3800
  • Place, Hoeheweg
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, River View, Mountainside | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, River View, Mountainside

  • 150 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 86 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 96 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 96 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 5 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 86 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room, Non Smoking, City View

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Unterseen

Lake Thun is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Aarburg Hotel & Café while other popular attractions such as Lake Brienz are within 3 miles (5 km). This 9-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Alpine Garden - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hoeheweg - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Interlaken - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aarburg Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spatz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hüsi Bierhaus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Laderach Chocolate Suisse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Aarburg Hotel & Café

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop
The Aarburg Hotel & Café features free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and a reception hall.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 50.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 3.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 50.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Aarburg Guesthouse Unterseen
Aarburg Guesthouse
Aarburg Unterseen
The Aarburg
The Aarburg Hotel Café
The Aarburg Hotel & Café Hotel
The Aarburg Hotel & Café Unterseen
The Aarburg Hotel & Café Hotel Unterseen

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

The Aarburg Hotel & Café provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

This hotel in Unterseen is within a 10-minute walk of Hoeheweg, Alpine Garden, and Höhematte Park. You'll also find Mystery Rooms and Lake Thun within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Aarburg Hotel & Café include a casino on the premises?

No, The Aarburg Hotel & Café doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Aarburg Hotel & Café a good place to stay for couples?

At this riverfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar and a café plus some guestrooms include river views.

Does The Aarburg Hotel & Café have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Aarburg Hotel & Café feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Aarburg Hotel & Café serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning from its cafe.

Will The Aarburg Hotel & Café allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Aarburg Hotel & Café.

Are there connecting rooms at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

The closest major airport to The Aarburg Hotel & Café is Bern (BRN-Belp), which is about 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Aarburg Hotel & Café?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river or mountain views.

The Aarburg Hotel & Café Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 228 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room it self has spiders . Big spiders and Small spiders, found some on the side of the beds, killed a couple . So itchy , can’t sleep well. Even on the back door entrance ,webs of spiders everywhere . No Aircon as well . Only a couple of fans . It gets so hot . Can’t open the back window the area is pretty dirty as well . Would not recommend !!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Aarburg Hotel & Cafe. Our room was clean and quiet and faced the river- which was beautiful. Breakfast in the cafe included our choice of coffee drinks, scrambled eggs and a variety of breads and fresh yogurt. We would highly recommend The Aarburg!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect choice for a family or other wise!

I can’t say enough, lovely things about this location and the staff. It was the perfect balance between having staff available to help with our daily adventures while also feeling immersed in the community as well. The owners Tim and Kat are absolutely lovely and the rest of the staff, including Rachael and Victoria were exceptional! I would highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting the Interlaken area, especially with a family that is ready for a Delicious breakfast in the morning and off to great adventures. Easy to get to from the train and bus stops and very walkable. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lekh, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the staff was extremely helpful throughout our stay. Ours was a very warm welcome, and help was extended every time we requested for something. We loved the place and would definitely come back again if we got a chance. Only issue we had was when we were leaving and had to park in the front (had no where else to park) to load the bags. We did end up blocking the bus/road, but 1 Irish hostess asked us to move not in a polite way. We found this very rude, considering that we were guests. At the same time, another host was very understanding, and told us that bus drivers don't like it when tourists block the road, which we certainly understand. I think the staff needs to keep their judgement to themselves and see if they can focus on their job, i.e. making the customers feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest little coffee shop/hotel! We enjoyed the staff, the breakfast, the location and of course the view! I would definitely recommend this hotel!
The view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Loved the location by the river- great views. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Huntsville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel. Service was amazing. All the girls were so helpful but huge thank you to Victoria. We stayed in room with a balcony and although the room was small we didn’t care as having a balcony with an incredible view was way more important to us. The hotel was very central. Close to both train stations and main walking and shopping area and right down the street was the best pizza. We brought it back to our room and sat on the balcony. I have nothing bad to say. Just an amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family of 4 stayed at The Aarburg last month and it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cute cosy and very friendly!

Very small room but compensated by a cute balcony looking over the river..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The beautiful view the breakfast friendly staff and convenience for transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this location, along with the food at the cafe, make it my best hotel stay in my 7 days in Switzerland! Small and right next to Old Town it's a perfect spot for a quiet stay. The staff were super friendly and gave great recommendations. The soup and salad "snack" at 4 PM was one of the highlights of my trip, so delicious! The breakfast that is included has incredible scrambled eggs and yummy breads and jams. Small room but it was just me, so it was perfect. The only thing I noted was there were no cups in the bathroom, but it was quickly fixed. The view in the morning can not be beat! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a pleasant stay

The floor is a bit sticky, breakfast has very limited choice, and it did not provide the slipper for room use. This brought very inconvenient to us as the floor is sticky and not comfortable to walk bare foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edder

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
My wife and I spent the New Year at The Aarburg and love every second of it! All the staff was nice and helpful, the food was delicious and short walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby, GUNTERSVILLE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent boutique hotel. They have a cafe and the food and service is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room doesn’t have closet, it’s very tiny bathroom. No elevator to carry heavy lugguages! Staff lady names Victoria helped us! Thanks Victoria. Owner is very helpful when I contacted the hotel the directions, tour’s in advance!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diwata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in a perfect location, in walking distance to everything. The staff is responsive. The room is clean, and the common area. Breakfast buffet is good. Our room has the mountain and river view. That was a treat. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone planning to visit Interlaken.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind and helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable - perfect for our family. The breakfast and coffee were fantastic. A truly awesome small hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HANNAH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Aarburg Hotel and Cafe. The staff are friendly and the room is spacious with a view of the Aare river. The breakfast buffet for guests is delicious. We also enjoyed coming to the cafe downstairs for lunch. The location is great . We are able to walk to the train station and also walk around Interlaken for shopping. We loved our stay and we will want to stay here again next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024